Fisher & Paykel DRH-48N manual Safety Practices And Precautions, Insect Warning

SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS

When properly cared for, your Built-in Patio Heater will give safe, reliable service for many years. However, extreme care must be used since the heater produces intense heat and can increase accident potential. When using this appliance, basic safety practices must be followed, including the following:

■Read this Use and Care and Installation Guide carefully and completely before using your heater to reduce the risk of fire, burn hazard or other injury. Begin by ensuring proper installation and servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the heater unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred to a qualified technician.

WARNING!

Do not try lighting this appliance without reading the “LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS” section of this manual.

■Do not use in an explosive atmosphere. Keep heater away from areas where gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors are stored or used.

■Before each use check for damaged parts such as hoses or burner.

■Do not attempt to alter unit in any manner.

■It is imperative that the control compartment, burners, and circulation air passageways of the heater must be kept clean. The heater should be inspected before each use, and at least annually by a qualified service person, for the presence of spiders, webs or other insects. The burner area is a common and desired spider haven.

INSECT WARNING!

Spiders and insects can nest in the burner of this and any other heater. Spider webs can present a dangerous condition which can damage the heater and render it unsafe for use. Excessive or abnormal noises may be an indica- tion of blockage by dirt, debris, spider webs, etc. Cleaning should be referred to a qualified technician.

■Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the heater is being used. Never allow them to sit, stand or play on or around the heater at any time. When in use, portions of the heater get hot enough to cause severe burns.

■Never let clothing, or other flammable materials come in contact with or too close to any part of heater or hot surface until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.

■Begin by insuring proper installation and servicing. Follow the installation instructions provided with this product. Have your heater installed by a qualified technician. Have the installer show you where the gas supply shut off valve is located so that you know where to shut off the gas to the heater. If you smell gas, your installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. If the connections are not perfectly seated and tightened, you can have a small leak and therefore a faint gas smell. Finding a leak is not a “do-it-yourself” procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the heater in operation mode and for your protection it must be done by a qualified service technician. Never use an open flame to locate leak.

WARNING!

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equip- ment.

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